Info for Teens Ages 13 to 17

Info for Teens Ages 13 to 17

Helpful Hints Hawks Cay has cool online tools you can check out before you visit. Interactive map: http://www.hawkscay.com/map/ Live webcam: http://www.hawkscay.com/photo_gallery/#webcam Some areas are restricted by age, for instance the Tranquility Pool, which is for adults age 21 and over only. Coral Cay is geared more to all ages, but you must be 13 or older to be there by yourself. The pools have different hours, which may change at different times of year. If you are on a special diet, the Marina has The Dockside Store with gluten free snacks and groceries. Many of our restaurants also have gluten free menu items to choose from. Check with your family or group for schedule information about added Experiences at Hawks Cay, such as the Dolphin Connection, or some of the diving and snorkeling activities. These cost extra money. You might be doing one or more of these activities, or you might not this time. If your family will be booking activities at Dolphin Connection, they ask that you contact them before booking if you have special needs so they can be sure you choose the best program for each individual s needs. At the end of this story, you will find a sample schedule form you might want to use to write down what you will do each day. 2

This is Hawks Cay Florida Keys Resort This is where Hawks Cay is in the Florida Keys 3

Main Pool Saltwater Lagoon Coral Cay Pool Sunset Pool Pirate Ship Pool just for kids Tranquility pool must be over 21 There are lots of pools and lots of water at Hawks Cay. Each pool has different hours and different rules. The Main Pool and Sunset Pool are always open. 4

Here are some of the most important pool rules: No diving. No animals allowed in or around the pool. No food, drink or glass in the pool. Shower before entering the pool. Kids under 13 years old must be with an adult from their family or group. 5

Coral Cay is a big recreation area with a lot of different things to do. Tween (ages 10 12) and Teen (ages 13 17) Night Outs and Kids Night Out are on different nights of the week. You can check the schedule of activities in the newsletter Hawks Cay Experience to see when these are happening. Some of the things we can do here: Basketball Beach Volleyball Soccer Bike rental (there is a charge for renting bikes, and you must be over 18 to rent on your own or ride without a helmet) Ping pong Mini golf course Game room with Nintendo, Wii, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. 6

Teen Night Out What will teens do at Teen Night Out? Teen Night Out is a great way to meet other teens staying at the resort. You have access to the game room during Teen Night Out from 9 11 PM, or you can play basketball and volleyball, and participate in other exciting games and competitions. Teen Night Out schedule changes every season. Check the newsletter or ask Coral Cay staff for more information. Do teens have to be signed into the camp? Teens do not need to be signed into the camp by an adult. You will sign yourself in and out. If you have sensory or dietary needs, you may want to let the staff know before you arrive. Where do teens hang out if there is not a Teen Night Out? You can find a lot of teens hanging out at the saltwater lagoon and Coral Cay. 7

Restaurants Beach Grill Serves lunch and dinner. The Beach Grill also serves food from their menu at the pools, Lagoon and Tiki Bar. Teens can order food and non alcoholic drinks at the Tiki Bar. Alma Serves dinner. You will want to wear nice clothes to Alma. Ocean Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Clothes can be more casual at Ocean than at Alma. Angler and Ale At the Marina. New restaurant will open in Fall 2015. Coral Cay Grill hours change by season. They have pizza, burgers and other popular foods. Island Time in the lobby. Serves coffee, tea and other drinks. Each restaurant has a different menu. Any outdoor seating serves items from the Beach Grill menu. You can see more about each restaurant and preview menus here: http://www.hawkscay.com/dining/ 8

Fire Pit The fire located at the main resort pool area is lit most days just before the sun goes down. There is live music at the fire pit a few nights each week. 9

Marina There are boats that take guests to different excursions. Some activities are SNUBA*, SCUBA, fishing, snorkeling, jet skiing, and parasailing. All of these activities cost extra money, so it will be important to check with your family or group to find out if you will be doing these activities on this trip. *SNUBA is a real thing! Check it out here: http://www.hawkscay.com/experience/dive duckkey/snuba diving florida keys/ Dockside Store Ice cream parlor in the Dockside Store 10

Dolphin Connection Dolphin pod (5 dolphins) on site. These are some of the activities you can do. These all cost extra. Dockside Dolphins: Interact with dolphins from shore not in the water. Dolphin Discovery and Trainer for a Day: Swimming portion is optional and not required. You must be able to read, understand when the trainer talks to you, and to answer back. You must be 4 6 or taller to participate. Sometimes Dolphin Discovery might be cancelled if the weather is bad. Maybe we can come again another day. 11

We hope you enjoy your visit at Hawks Cay and come back again sometime! 12

What will you do today? Activity With who? Where? What time? or Morning/Afternoon/ Evening

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